CVE-2010-1942 in Interstage Application Server
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Servlet service in Fujitsu Limited Interstage Application Server 3.0 through 7.0, as used in Interstage Application Framework Suite, Interstage Business Application Server, and Interstage List Manager, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or force invalid requests to be processed via unknown vectors related to unspecified invalid requests and settings on the load balancing device.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1942 represents a critical security flaw within Fujitsu Limited's Interstage Application Server software ecosystem, specifically affecting versions 3.0 through 7.0. This vulnerability exists within the Servlet service component and impacts multiple products including the Interstage Application Framework Suite, Interstage Business Application Server, and Interstage List Manager. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability's exact mechanism makes it particularly concerning for security professionals as it indicates potential exposure to various attack vectors that may not be immediately apparent.
The technical flaw manifests through unspecified invalid request processing mechanisms that are triggered when the application server interacts with load balancing devices. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially obtain sensitive information through indirect means, while also enabling the execution of invalid requests that could force the server to process malformed or unauthorized operations. The connection to load balancing device configurations suggests that the vulnerability may be exploitable through manipulation of request routing or session handling between the load balancer and application server components. This creates a pathway for attackers to potentially bypass normal security controls that would typically be enforced at the application server level.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations deploying Fujitsu Interstage Application Server solutions. The ability to obtain sensitive information could expose confidential data, user credentials, or system configurations that would typically remain protected. Additionally, the capability to force invalid requests to be processed could lead to denial of service conditions, unauthorized access to system resources, or potential data corruption. The vulnerability's relationship to load balancing configurations means that organizations with complex deployment architectures may face additional challenges in identifying and mitigating the risk, as the attack surface extends beyond the application server itself to include the entire load balancing infrastructure.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the affected servers to untrusted networks. Organizations should review and harden their load balancing device configurations to ensure proper validation of requests before forwarding them to application servers. Regular security updates and patches from Fujitsu should be implemented immediately upon availability, while network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual request patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-200 for information disclosure and CWE-284 for improper access control, and could potentially map to ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation through service exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and additional logging mechanisms to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.